
Paul Smith
Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt
This short-sleeve knit polo shirt by Paul Smith is constructed from ultra-soft organic cotton in an ivory/cream color. It features a relaxed fit, a ribbed polo collar with a concealed button placket, and thin beige contrast piping along the collar edge. The shirt also includes ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem, making it a casual, versatile upper garment.
- Color
- ivory
- Material
- Organic cotton knit
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
A sophisticated ivory polo shirt by Paul Smith featuring fine beige contrast piping, crafted from ultra-soft organic cotton with a relaxed fit.
Ribbed polo collar with hidden buttons, ribbed edging, relaxed fit, organic cotton knit
- Color
- ivory · white
- Material
- Organic cotton knit
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ivory color with beige contrast piping at collar
- ultra-soft organic cotton knit
- relaxed fit silhouette
- ribbed polo collar with hidden buttons
- ribbed edging at cuffs and hem
- low-key sophisticated summer style
- core piece for warm-weather wardrobe
- delicate design with subtle fits
- rich material composition
- refined ready-to-wear construction
Product Insights
Paul Smith's Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt, from the heritage 1970 London label, offers a classic-with-a-twist design with subtle beige piping and a roomier fit compared to the brand's slim cuts. Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton fine-gauge knit, it is more breathable and softer than traditional piqué, featuring a hidden button placket with ribbed collar for clean front and structural support. Currently out of stock, it was available at 73% off original retail.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Roomier than Paul Smith's slim-fit styles; true to size is recommended for a classic look, or size down for a more structured fit.
- Design
- Subtle beige piping embodies Paul Smith's classic-with-a-twist philosophy.
- Fabric
- 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton fine-gauge knit, more breathable and softer than piqué.
- Value
- Paul Smith's 1970 London label; this polo offers the brand's mainline premium organic cotton knit and contrast piping at a fraction of its intended retail.
- Hidden button placket
- Hidden button placket with ribbed collar provides a clean front and structural support, a premium detail typical on polos priced above 200 CAD.
- Colorway accuracy
- Ivory is true off-white and piping is a subtle warm beige.
- Care
- Machine wash cold, flat dry or low tumble, inside out in mesh bag; avoid fabric softener.
- Breathability
- The smooth organic cotton knit breathes more evenly than traditional piqué and drapes without sharp creases, making it a summer-weight polo that stays comfortable in high humidity.
- Softness
- The knit delivers a softer, more breathable hand than cotton-blend polos and gains a subtle, lived-in slouch that enhances warm-weather comfort.
Product record
- Title
- Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 375 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A smart-casual summer polo
An ivory knit polo from Paul Smith with fine beige piping at the collar for a low-key, refined look — per the retailer, a summer must-have. It's crafted from organic cotton that the retailer describes as ultra-soft, making it a comfortable choice for warm-weather smart casual wear.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed-fit, short-sleeve knit polo in ivory with subtle beige piping at the ribbed collar, a single-button placket, and ribbed edging at the cuffs and hem. It is made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, which the retailer describes as ultra-soft, and comes in sizes small through extra-large.[1,2,3] | Striped Button Placket Polo: Choose this if you want a regular-fit, relaxed-through-the-body polo in 100% piqué cotton with a subtle signature touch: the Paul Smith signature stripes appear as a contrasting multicolor stripe inside the two-button placket. It comes in Off White and Navy/Midnight Blue across sizes small to x-large, with ribbed edging and a short side slit. Note the striped detail sits inside the placket, so it shows mainly when the top button is undone.[4,5,6,7] | Striped Trim Zip-Up Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve, regular-fit polo in 100% piqué cotton with Paul Smith's signature stripes framing the collar and cuffs and a golden zip closure. Choose it for a smart casual look in a brick red (terracotta/rust) shade that, per the brand, can go from day to night with complementary tailoring. It offers sizes SMALL through X-LARGE in this color, with ribbed edging and Italian manufacture; note the fit shown on the model reads relaxed across the shoulders and back, and the hem falls to the top of the hips as worn.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front view of a light cream short-sleeve knit polo shown on a model; visible features include a classic pointed collar with thin contrast piping, single button placket, short sleeves with turned hem bands, and a ribbed bottom hem.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, slightly relaxed short-sleeve polo worn on a model, front-facing, with the shirt falling to a ribbed waistband at the hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - Collar shapeClassic pointed polo collar with a moderately narrow point and visible topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Contrast pipingThin contrast piping runs along the outer edge of the collar in a light tan/beige tone.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.31 · h 0.06 (high) - Placket and buttonShort covered placket with a single visible matching cream button at the collar.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve detailShort sleeves with a turned hem band finished in the same cream color as the body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Bottom hemWide ribbed waistband at the hem in the same cream color with visible vertical rib texture.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.66 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high) - Knit textureFine knit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface visible across the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible skin and hair croppingModel is cropped at the nose and below the hip; lower face, neck, forearms, and hands are visible.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background; model wearing tan trousers used as styling; soft, even lighting with subtle shadowing on the left side of the body.
- Background and stagingSmooth light gray studio background with no visible props.
- Styling propModel wearing tan pleated trousers visible from the waist down as a styling element, not part of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - LightingEven soft studio lighting producing mild shadowing primarily on the model's left side and under the collar and folds.
- Image cropVertical crop centers the torso; top of the head and full legs are excluded from the frame.
Colors
cream· main bodylight tan· collar piping#DEAA83- Overall silhouetteStraight, slightly relaxed short-sleeve polo worn on a model, front-facing, with the shirt falling to a ribbed waistband at the hip.
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Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit polo on a model showing the shirt back, collar, sleeves, and ribbed hem in a light off-white color.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo with a straight back panel, relaxed fit on the model, and a slightly dropped length toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - CollarFolded knitted polo collar in the same light off-white yarn, laying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in a narrow turned cuff with a smooth knit finish matching the body color.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - Ribbed hemWide ribbed knit hem band at the bottom of the shirt, visibly denser rib texture than the body.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoulder seam detailVisible raglan-style seam lines running from the collar toward the underarm that are part of the knit construction.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric textureSmooth, fine knit surface with subtle visible knit stitch texture across the back panel.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model from rear three-quarter angle against a neutral light grey background with soft, even lighting and mild shadowing; model cropped at head and lower legs.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a standing model showing left profile of face, full torso, and partial arms and hands.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light grey seamless background with no visible props.
- Model visible partsLeft side of the model's face and neck visible in profile, both forearms and one hand visible; lower body shows tan trousers not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft studio lighting from camera-left producing gentle shadowing along the shirt folds and model contours.
- Image croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out and lower legs are outside the frame.
Colors
off-white· bodyoff-white (ribbed)· collar and hem- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo with a straight back panel, relaxed fit on the model, and a slightly dropped length toward the hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Paul Smith
Men's Mid Blue Contrast Tipping Zip Polo Shirt
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4517428 | Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt - Small | CA$99.95CA$375.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4517429 | Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt - Medium | CA$99.95CA$375.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4517430 | Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt - Large | CA$99.95CA$375.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4517431 | Contrast Piping Knit Polo Shirt - X-Large | CA$99.95CA$375.00 | Out of Stock |